Watch the chaotic events unfold as Stewie attempts to regain his edge in this classic clip:
: The split of Stewie into a docile side and a purely evil side heavily mimics the classic Star Trek episode "The Enemy Within" , complete with the original dramatic score.
: A parody of the 1992 psychological thriller film The Hand That Rocks the Cradle . [S9E12] The Hand That Rocks the Wheelchair
: "Evil Stewie" is an unstoppable, violent force. He attacks Brian (cutting off his tail), beats up the real Stewie, and goes on a killing spree in Quahog—even luring the Kool-Aid Man to a violent death.
: The final freeze-frame shot with Stewie turning to the camera with yellow monster eyes is a direct reference to the end of the legendary "Thriller" music video. Watch the chaotic events unfold as Stewie attempts
: Bonnie Swanson has to leave town to visit her ailing father, leaving Joe and their baby, Susie, alone.
: Lois pawns the caretaking duties off on Meg. Because Joe is genuinely kind to her and doesn't mind being seen with her, Meg quickly becomes infatuated and misreads his politeness as romantic interest. He attacks Brian (cutting off his tail), beats
: Jennifer Tilly (who voices Bonnie) has her character mention that she needs voice-over checks to pay for her gambling addiction, a direct nod to Tilly's real-life success as a professional poker player.